Why Visit Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon?
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon (张家界大峡谷) is a renowned “National AAAA Tourist Attraction” known for its breathtaking natural landscapes. Situated just 30 kilometers away (40-minute drive) from Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and about 60 kilometers (70-minute drive) from Tianmen Mountain, it offers convenient access to these famous attractions. The Grand Canyon is home to the world’s longest and highest glass bridge, recognized by CNN as one of the “12 Most Spectacular Bridges in the World.” Walking on this awe-inspiring bridge, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the canyon, with its lush forests, waterfalls, and flowing streams.
Beyond its typical Karst landscape and stunning engineering marvel - glass bridge, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon is a versatile tourist destination with a variety of activities, making it a perfect blend of natural beauty and adventure. Visitors can explore the canyon via hiking trails, take boat rides along its rivers, or zip-line across the gorge. This makes it a paradise for nature lovers and thrill-seekers alike, offering an unforgettable experience that will leave all your worries behind.
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Highlights in Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
Embarking on a visit to the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon offers a thrilling adventure as you step onto the glass skywalk, which provides a bird’s-eye view of the lush, green landscape through its transparent glass panels. In addition to this exhilarating perspective, the lengthy and precipitous Yixiantian pathway, along with the serene and picturesque vistas of the canyon, promises an excursion filled with exhilaration and delight. As you traverse the walkway, you’ll be immersed in the majestic natural beauty of the area, making for an unforgettable journey through one of nature’s most spectacular settings.
Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge (Yuntian Du Boliqiao)
The Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge (张家界玻璃桥), poised at a heart-racing height of about 300 meters above a gorge and stretching a lengthy 430 meters, has been celebrated as the “world’s longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge.” This engineering wonder, which also goes by the name Yuntian Du Sky Walk(云天渡), has been honored with prestigious international bridge awards and was recognized by CNN for its spectacular design.
The bridge, a collaborative effort between Israeli designer Haim Dotan and the skilled team from China Construction No 6 Engineering Bureau Co Ltd, pushed the boundaries of innovation and safety in bridge construction. Since its inauguration on August 1, 2016, it has beckoned to adventure-seekers and nature enthusiasts alike, offering them the daring experience of treading on glass with a breathtaking view of the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon beneath their feet.
Situated in the Wulingyuan scenic area of Zhangjiajie City in Hunan Province, the bridge is conveniently located near other natural landmarks in Zhangjiajie such as avatar mountains and Tianmen Cave, making it an accessible addition to any visitor’s itinerary. The bridge’s construction overcame numerous technical hurdles, ensuring it could support a significant number of visitors—up to 800 at a time—while they take in the 360-degree vistas of the canyon’s verdant splendor.
Beyond serving as a bridge, the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge is also a hub for adventure, featuring a bungee jumping platform that, when in use, provides the ultimate thrill from a staggering height of 260 meters. This platform is set to be the highest commercial bungee jump site in the world, adding another layer of excitement to the bridge's allure.
The bridge is not just a passageway but a spectacle that melds with the landscape, providing visitors with an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the canyon's natural beauty from a vantage point only a bird could reach. It symbolizes the fusion of human creativity with the environment, standing as a beacon of our ability to create structures that both challenge and enhance the natural world.
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Panorama View of Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge
Experiencing Projects to Get Down to the Valley Section
- A Strip of Sky (Yixiantian) Hiking Trail/Side Way, Cross Canyon Zip Lines, Sightseeing Elevators
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Sightseeing Elevators
The Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon's trio of vertical transit options—dubbed the Sightseeing Elevator (观光电梯), the Treasure Hunt Elevator (寻宝电梯), and the Sculpture Elevator (雕塑电梯)—grants visitors an effortless way to scale the heights and depths of the canyon's terrain. Nestled against the rock faces, these elevators present a splendid opportunity to glide past the canyon's breathtaking vistas, all while being surrounded by the region's lush flora and invigorating air. The ticket price for the Sightseeing Elevator is already included in the entrance ticket price of CNY 178/pp. However, the other two are required extra fee to ride, the ticket price for the Treasure Hunt Elevator is CNY 30/pp and the ticket price for the Sculpture Elevator is CNY 20/pp.
Sightseeing Elevator 寻宝电梯
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Zip Line
The aerial zip-line (高空滑索) at Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon provides an exhilarating new method for visitors to fly over the canyon's sky. Launched for public enjoyment from July 17, 2020, this attraction consists of a dozen reciprocating zip-lines across six sets, spanning a length of 358 meters with a dramatic vertical descent of 302 meters. It is designed to simultaneously cater to six adventurers. The experience lasts about three minutes, during which riders can feel the liberation of gliding through the air akin to an eagle and take in the majestic vistas of the canyon, with its peaks veiled in mist and the profound chasms below.
(Notice: This activity includes specific prerequisites regarding height, weight, and health conditions for participants, so it's essential to consider your suitability before engaging in the zip-line experience.)
Zip Line 高空滑索
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Slide
Sky Strip Slide Way: The Yixiantian Slide Way (一线天滑道) in Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon is a favorite among visitors seeking a thrilling and speedy way down from the mountain peaks. The slide way, which is about 500 meters long and drops roughly 200 meters, takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes to navigate, cutting the walking time by nearly half. It begins at the valley’s base and snakes its way up, with greenery clinging to the sides that evoke the feeling of sliding through a secluded forest tunnel. Patrons can adjust their speed, choosing between a pulse-pounding plunge or a more relaxed, scenic glide. The thrill of the Yixiantian Slide Way can be had for CNY 50/pp.
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Cliff Walk
Sky Strip (Yixiantian) Trail: Situated at the southern part of the canyon, it's a primary route for those who opt not to visit the glass bridge and instead head straight to the canyon’s heart. Starting from the western side of the glass bridge, the trail leads visitors downward via a series of steps towards the base of the canyon. Towards the end of the descent, hikers have the choice to either zip down a slide for a quick thrill or continue on foot to reach the bottom. The walkway is lined with beautiful scenery, providing ample opportunities to admire the canyon's precipitous cliffs and the impressive waterfalls. In some parts, the path narrows significantly, allowing for single-file passage only, which gives a sense of the extraordinary skill of nature's creation.
Sky Strip Slide Way
Sky Strip (Yixiantian) Trail
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Valley Hike and Adventure Tour
- Typical Karst Landscape, light hiking and enjoyable boating experiences
Starting from Rainbow Square and ending at Shenquan Lake’s Pier, the canyon tour is a straight path that leads you through scenic spots like the Twin Turtles Exploring the Stream, the Waterfall of Butterfly Spring, Bacon Stand, A Veil of Dreams, Bandit Cave, Hole to Touch and Celestial Water Cataract. This trip offers a cool and comfortable experience of the stunning karst canyon landscape. The canyon is filled with high cliffs, waterfalls, lush greenery, and a variety of plants and animals. It's a place that combines beautiful peaks, quiet valleys, peculiar caves, and lakes and streams, earning it the nickname “Zhangjiajie Landform Museum”.
The canyon section features two boat ride experiences. One is included in the entrance ticket and is mandatory, which is the Shenquan Lake boat ride near the exit. The other is the rowboat near Rainbow Square. There is an additional charge of CNY 20/pp for the latter ride.
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Rainbow Square 彩虹广场
A Veil of Dreams 一帘幽梦
Recommended Routes to Visit Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
The Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon scenic area has two gates in total; the southwest gate is located at the mountain top, while the north gate is at the foot of the mountain. The north gate serves as an exit for the canyon section and is for exiting only. The two gates are connected by a free direct shuttle service within the scenic area. Typically, when there is a private car service available, visitors enter through the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Southwest Gate to tour the mountaintop area first, cross the glass bridge, and then proceed to tour the canyon area downhill, exiting through the north gate of the canyon (visitors who only come to see the glass bridge will return the way they came, entering and exiting through the southwest gate), and then board the private car to leave.
(Note for Independent Travelers: For visitors who drive themselves and intend to tour the entire Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon scenic area, it is recommended to park your car at the north gate parking lot and then take the free scenic shuttle to the southwest gate to begin your tour of the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon scenic area.)
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon B Ticket Route (around 3 hours)
- Glass Bridge/Sky Walk+Mountaintop+Canyon
Tourist Center - Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge (Bungee Jumping) - Qiaodong Experience Center - Rock Climbing (extra fee of CNY 38-48/pp) - Glass Plank Road - VR Flying over Grand Canyon (extra fee of CNY 30/pp) - Sightseeing Elevators (three sections)/Zip Line + Sky Strip Silde Way (some projects required extra payment as mentioned above) - Rainbow Square - Rainbow Lake - Twin Turtles Exploring the Stream - A Veil of Dreams - Hole to Touch - Shenquan Lake (Boat) - Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Tourist Distribution Center (Shuangping)
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Essence Route (less than 1 hour)
- Glass Bridge and Mountaintop
Tourist Center - Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge (Bungee Jumping) - Qiaodong Experience Center - Rock Climbing (extra fee of CNY 38-48/pp) - Glass Plank Road - VR Flying over Grand Canyon (extra fee of CNY 30/pp) - 【Backtracking】 Glass Plank Road - Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge - Tourist Center
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon B1 Ticket Route (around 1.5 hours)
- Canyon (Essence)+Mountaintop+Glass Bridge/Sky Walk
Tourist Center - Sky Strip Trail + Slide Way - Rainbow Square - Rainbow Lake Boat (round-trip, CNY 20/pp) - Sightseeing Elevators (three sections) up to the Mountaintop - VR Flying over Grand Canyon (extra fee of CNY 30/pp) - Glass Plank Road - Rock Climbing - Qiaodong Experience Center - Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge (Bungee Jumping) - Tourist Center
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon A Ticket (over 2 hours)
- Canyon only
Tourist Center - Sky Strip Trail + Slide Way - Rainbow Square - Rainbow Lake (Boat) - Twin Turtles Exploring the Stream - A Veil of Dreams - Hole to Touch - Shenquan Lake (Boat) - Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Tourist Distribution Center (Shuangping)
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Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
Map & How to Go to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
Located in Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province, the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon is approximately 60 kilometers away from the downtown area of Zhangjiajie, near the lower station of the Tianmen Mountain Cableway, which is about a 75-minute drive. It is also roughly 29 kilometers from the Wulingyuan District, close to the Wulingyuan Sign Gate of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, and this journey takes around 45 minutes by car. To reach the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Scenic Area, you can first arrive in Zhangjiajie by airplane or train and then continue your journey by car, taxi, or coach.
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Get to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon from the Airport
Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (张家界荷花国际机场) offers 20 lines from and to the countries and regions beyond border, like South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, etc. and about 60 lines between the cities in mainland China, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, etc. The airport is about 60 km from Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, and you can arrive here for about 70-minute by car or other vehicles.
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Get to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon from Train Stations
There are many high speed trains from Changsha Railway Station to Zhangjiajie West Railway Station every day, which takes only about 2.5-3.5 hours for arrival. Besides, you can take a normal train to Zhangjiajie Railway station (张家界站) from other cities like Yichang (4.5-5 hours), Tongren (about 7 hours), Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Kunming, Shenzhen, Guiyang, etc. After arrival, you can take a taxi to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon for about 70-minute (about 60 km) or by taking other vehicles.
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Get to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon by Bus/Coach
In the city center, you can take a direct bus from Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station (张家界中心客运站) to the Grand Canyon. The entire journey takes about 1.5 hour. There is also a direct bus from Wulingyuan Bus Station (张家界武陵源汽车站), which takes approximately 40 minutes.
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Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Tickets & Prices
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon + Zhangjaijie Glass Bridge Ticket Package: NY 178/pp (insurance fee of CNY 3 is included)
Sightseeing Elevator: CNY 30/pp (included in the ticket package)
Experiencing Events (required extra payment)
- Event Packages (Experience a minimum of 5 events): CNY 120/pp;
- Treasure Hunt Elevator: CNY 30/pp;
- Sculpture Elevator: 3CNY 30/pp;
- VR Flying over Grand Canyon: CNY 30/pp;
- Zip Line: CNY 50/pp;
- Hillside King Wu Slide Way: CNY 30/pp;
- Sky Strip Slide Way: CNY 50/pp;
- Rowboat on Rainbow Lake (Round Trip): CNY 20/pp;
Experiencing Activities (not cover in the event packages)
- Rock Climbing: CNY 38-48/pp;
- Via Ferrata (Railway Climbing): CNY 138/pp;
- 250M Bungee on Glass Bridge: CNY 1998/pp;
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Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Via Ferrata
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Latest Preferential Exemption Policy
1) Free tickets for children under 14 years of age (excluding 14), elderly people over 65 (including 65), disabled individuals, firefighters, military personnel in active service in active service and retired military cadres, with valid documents. 2) Half ticket discount for minors aged 14 (including 14) to 18 (excluding 18), senior aged 60 (including 60) to 65 (excluding 65), full-time college students with bachelor’s degree or below, with valid documents. 3) Price given above is only for your reference.
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Accommodation & Where to Stay
Zhangjiajie downtown and Wulingyuan District offer multiple hotels and hostels. They are about 60 kilometers and 29 kilometers from Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon respectively. You can choose your favorite one from the five-star resorts, luxury, comfort, economy, or themed hotels, inns and special hostels. Also, there are some good hotels and hostels in Cili County, which will save you time on the way to the tourist attraction. Looking to steer clear of the stress involved in mapping out your travel plans, securing accommodations, and organizing travel logistics? Opt for our tailored tour services. We offer a range of amenities, including cozy transportation, expert private guides fluent in English, and a curated selection of top-value hotels to suit your tastes.
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1. Dressing Tips: When visiting the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, it’s important to wear comfortable footwear, as the area includes numerous steep paths and some slippery spots.
2. The Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge could be temporarily shut down in the event of severe weather conditions such as high winds, torrential rain, heavy snowfall, or hail. Therefore, it is advisable to check the most recent weather forecasts for Zhangjiajie before planning a visit to the bridge; You can check our updated Zhangjiajie Weather & Best Seasons | Zhangjiajie Temperature >>.
3. Personal items, with the exception of wallets and mobile phones, are prohibited on the glass bridge, and it is recommended that women avoid wearing high-heeled shoes; Security measures on the glass bridge are stringent, prohibiting the carriage of items like single-lens reflex cameras, insulated cups, bulky backpacks, and unmanned aerial vehicles. For the safety and convenience of your visit, it's advised to leave such belongings at the site’s baggage storage facility.;
4. People with heart disease, hypertension, acrophobia and other illness are not suitable to visit the glass bridge;
5. Adhere to the rules set by the attraction while you are visiting, particularly when on the Glass Bridge. This includes refraining from running, throwing objects, and leaning on the railing to prevent any accidents;
6. Ensure to keep your cameras and other possessions well protected as there are water features and cascading waterfalls within the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon that could potentially cause damage.
How to Plan a Zhangjiajie Tour
Zhangjiajie is an incredible place with absolutely beautiful landscape under heaven. Travelers usually spend 3 to 5 days in and around Zhangjiajie. There is no doubt that Wulingyuan National Forest Park is the highlight of all the stunning attractions which needs to spend 2 days inside. If you have one more day, you should add Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon with Glass Bridge Experience or Tianmen Mountain into the trip. Some travelers choose to visit Yellow Dragon Cave or Baofeng Lake for one day. If you prefer Zhangjiajie day tours, you can always find a tour.
If you want to enjoy the antique beauty of ancient town, Fenghuang Ancient Town is the best choice for one to two days' escape. And, you can also consider of Fanjingshan Mountain to see the mushroom stone and odd mountains.
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1) Where is it? Northeastern Zhangjiajie, about 30 mins drive from Wulingyuan District;
2) Navigate the right gate - southern gate is for entry, northern gate is for exit;
3) How much time needed? About 3~4 hours for full exploration;
4) Tickets - CNY 178;
5) Are there a lot of walkings? Yes, but not hard;
6) The Grand Canyon is recommended to be visited with nearby Yellow Dragon Cave;
7) National Park, Tianmen Mountain or Glass bridge? Why not go all of them. Choose National park and Tianmen mountain if you have only 2 days.
Thanks for the good question. You could visit Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and experience the glass bridge all year round, however, the National Day Holidays, Labor’s Day Holiday, Spring Festival, the Summer Vacation during July and August, and Winter Vacation during January and February are usually popular with a lot of visitors. Comparatively, December to the next March are off season with less people, but it is a little cold and the sceneries are not so good as other seasons. If you are also interested in exploring other hot destinations in China, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Chengdu, Guilin, Hong Kong, etc., please feel free to tell us, and our professional travel expert would help you sincerely to tailor make a tour for you with nice quotation.
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